Music Under Lockdown

The year 2020’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has decimated the entertainment and hospitality industry. However, over this period of time there have been some inspirational and novel ways that musicians have been able to continue entertaining us. This news feed focuses on the new and interesting things that are being done in the name of Classical Music. And if you are a musician or agent that wants to promote something that fits into this broad definition – please contact us.

Fresh Horizons – A New Online Concert Series from St Martin-in-the-Fields
St Martin-in-the-Fields’ Fresh Horizons Concert Series Presents an Audio-Visual Performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and St Martin’s Voices
On Thursday 8 April 2021, London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields presents a spectacular audio-visual performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah as part of the iconic venue’s weekly online concert series – Fresh Horizons – supported by the National Lottery...
Festival de Pâques
Festival de Pâques, Aix en Provence, announces full line-up
The 2021 Festival de Pâques, Aix en Provence - which will be broadcast in its entirety online for free - announces its full line-up. Festival de Pâques will this year...
Hallé resumes Winter Season with five new online concerts (18 March – 29 April 2021)
The Hallé is delighted to announce the new dates of its critically acclaimed online Winter Season, with five new concerts streamed from the Hallé’s Manchester homes, The Bridgewater Hall and...
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
St Martin-in-the-Fields’ Fresh Horizons Concert Series Presents Academy of St Martin in the Fields Performing Bach and Brahms
On Thursday 11 March 2021, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields will perform a concert of J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms and James MacMillan at London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields as part of the venue’s weekly online concert series – Fresh...
Stile Antico Photo: Marco Borggreve
St Martin-in-the-Fields’ Fresh Horizons Concert Series Presents Vocal Ensemble Stile Antico in their Third Concert in the Series
On Thursday 4 March 2021, award-winning vocal ensemble Stile Antico will present the third and final concert at London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields as part of the venue’s weekly online concert series – Fresh Horizons – supported by...
Bergen Philharmonic
Bergen Philharmonic and Edward Gardner perform Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito (13-19 March 2021) –
Following their critically acclaimed collaboration on Peter Grimes, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Bergen National Opera join forces once again in March for a new production of Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito, which...
Barbican
Barbican announces continuation of its Live from the Barbican concert series through summer 2021
The Barbican has announced that its Live from the Barbican concert series will continue after Easter, including rescheduled dates from the postponed Live from the Barbican spring series. This will replace any previously announced...
ClassicalVauxhall
Classical Vauxhall 2021
Thursday 18th March - Fiachra Garvey & Navarra String Quartet Friday 19th March - Tom Poster and Elena Urioste Saturday 20th March - Jess Gillam and Zeynep Ozsuca  Sunday 21st March - Mezzo-Soprano Hanna Hipp...
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Academy of St Martin in the Fields announces second concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Orchestra also performs Handel’s Messiah with light projections by Nina Dunn Studio The Academy of St Martin in the Fields today announces its second concert series at its namesake church St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. From...
BTS ENO Breathe lullaby filming, ENO Orchestra, Soraya Mafi © Karla Gowlett, courtesy of ENO
English National Opera and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust announce national rollout of ENO Breathe programme for people recovering from COVID-19
Following the success of an initial six week pilot, English National Opera (ENO) today announces that ENO Breathe is to be rolled out nationally, beginning today. A partnership between ENO...
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